Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-10-13 i Daily Voice

THE ANC in KwaZulu- Natal said the Police Ministry will have to go to the Madlanga Commission on behalf of the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, to respond to allegations that he interfered in the work of police. Mthethwa, a former Police and Sports, Arts and Culture Minister was found dead at the Hyatt Hotel in Porte Maillot in Paris two weeks ago after he went missing for a day – he is believed to have died in tragic circumstances after falling from the 22nd floor of the hotel. Mthethwa was expected to be given a right of reply after he was mentioned in testimony by KwaZulu-Natal provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Prosecution Mkhwanazi told the commission that during his tenure as an acting national Police Commissioner in 2011, Mthethwa,…

Evaded The Police reported that the suspects later abandoned the vehicle and tried to flee on foot, and added: “While fleeing, the suspects’ vehicle passed members of the NIU, who immediately pursued them. The suspects later abandoned their vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, but police managed to arrest three suspects, while one evaded arrest. “Police recovered the victim’s belongings and an imitation firearm that was allegedly used during the commission of the crime.” The NIU is currently deployed innie Kaap as part of Operation Lockdown III, a national initiative targeting gangsterism, extortion, drug trafficking, and other violent crimes.…

IN HONOUR of World Homeless Day, the Haven Night Shelter in Retreat and the City of Cape Town teamed up for the expansion of 120 shelter beds to help get more people off the streets. It was a joyous occasion on Friday as construction on the Retreat facility was completed in order to double the capacity from 104 to 224 beds. This follows the expansion of the Haven’s CBD facility by 63 percent, from 96 to 156 beds. Hundreds more beds will be added by upcoming expansions to Haven shelters in Kensington and Wynberg with the Haven’s District 6 shelter also set to expand. The Haven Night Shelter Chief Executive Officer Shadrick Valayadum said: “This particular expansion will look at the evictions of people who are living illegally on our…

HANOVER Park residents were full of raw emotions as toddler Qadir Boer was laid to rest on Friday, while aunties called for the death penalty to be imposed on his suspected shooters. Two suspects, both aged 17, made a brief first court appearance in camera at the Athlone Magistrate’s Court, which heard the teenagers are facing charges of murder, possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition. Little Qadir, three, tragically lost his life in the early hours of the morning last Wednesday, after being admitted to hospital the previous day. Qadir was shot through his head by a stray bullet during a gang battle between the Ghetto Kidz and Incredibly Gifted Bastards (IGBs). Aunties from Hanover Park rallied outside the court, expressing their anguish and frustration that the seuntjie’s…

Parade The winning creation will make its first public appearance, together with its creator, at the testing of the City’s festive lights on Tuesday, November 11, before being worn by the mayor at the official Festive Lights Switch-On concert on the Grand Parade on Sunday, November 30. While the final garment remains unknown until its official unveiling, the mayor expressed his excitement. “The winning design represents the heart and soul of Cape Town, and I am honoured to get to wear this creation as a symbol of our unity and hope for the season ahead,” said Mr Hill-Lewis. Speaking about winning the competition, Marnus said: “Although I am not a professional designer by trade, I have always had a strong appreciation for creativity and design as a personal passion. This…

Concerned Bishop Zamuxolo Mfihlo said the community was deeply concerned about the rise in violent crime. He said: “Our concern is about the crime that is happening in Gugulethu. We know that our children are about to write their final examinations, and we are fearful. “A few days ago, young boys were fighting at a high school, and that is concerning because it seems like crime here is getting out of hand. We wish everyone could come together so we can sit down and talk about a resolution to this gun violence.” Among the group was College of Cape Town student Lifa Mfente, who said daily gunfire had left students traumatised. He said: “I appreciate what the group has done. They have stood up for us. Our college campus is…

Motive Makiti told the Daily Voice: “[They were] safeguarding the cemetery fencing project. We believe the motive was solely to disarm the security guards and take their weapons. "We can’t simply say securities are targeted as this doesn’t happen daily, however with criminals out there looking to increase their armoury, even security companies are likely aware that they could be targets anywhere they work. “It is already a sad sight to have every project and basic service vehicles being escorted when they are only here to serve communities. “We appeal to the community to come forward with information of the whereabouts of criminals by contacting the station commander at 021 648 2300/2311 or using the national crime stop line 08600 10111.”…